Husband of pregnant influencer Chloe Stott dies days after horror crash as couple was driving to Arizona for Christmas to surprise their family with news of a baby
The husband of a pregnant Utah influencer who died in a horror crash as they drove home for Christmas has now also died.
Chloe Stott, 24, and her husband, Parker, had driven to Arizona Wednesday evening to surprise their families with the news they were expecting when disaster struck on Highway 93 near Wickenburg, Maricopa County.
The influencer and her unborn son died on the spot. Parker was taken to the Arizona Burn Center in critical condition and required three surgeries, including a leg amputation.
His family confirmed he had died in hospital the day before Christmas Eve.
“He is the strongest person and fought so hard. At 6.47pm, Parker grew his angel wings to fly him to heaven to be with his sweet love Chloe and their baby,” his family said in a touching tribute.
Chloe Stott, 24, and her husband, Parker, had driven to Arizona to surprise their families with the news they were expecting when tragedy struck Wednesday evening on Highway 93 near Wickenburg, Maricopa County.
The influencer and her unborn son died on the spot. Parker was taken to the Arizona Burn Center in critical condition and required three surgeries, including a leg amputation. His family confirmed he died in hospital the day before Christmas Eve
The couple's devastated family also posted a video of them pulling into their driveway, where a crowd of people held a surprise vigil for Chloe and Parker.
“Early this morning, Parker went in for his third surgery to clean up some of his burns, and to begin a skin graft for his leg,” according to his family's social media account.
'Upon completion of the operation, the surgeons broke the news that Parker's injuries were even more serious than we already knew and that the outlook was extremely bleak.
“A few hours later we got the update that Parker's vitals were dropping and he was going fast. We gathered around him as a family, kissed him, hugged him, held his hand, told him how much we loved him and how proud we were of him.
The couple's devastated family also posted a video of them pulling into their driveway, where a crowd of people held what appeared to be a surprise vigil for Chloe and Parker.
a fundraiser for the couplewho have raised almost $200,000, said they were about to announce the news of their pregnancy to the rest of the family when the horror crash struck.
“They had just found out they were pregnant and were so excited to be parents and share the news with their loved ones at Christmas,” the GoFundMe page reads.
Police said Friday that the crash occurred Wednesday at 8:18 p.m. when the couple's white Toyota Tundra pickup passed vehicles in a legal passing zone but failed to complete the pass and struck a white Volvo tractor-trailer head-on.
The driver of the Volvo was taken to hospital as a precaution, KSL reports.
Parker's family confirmed he had died in hospital the day before Christmas Eve
The couple's devastated family have launched a memorial Instagram account for them
Chloe Stott, 24, and her husband Parker were driving to Arizona to spend the holidays with their families when tragedy struck Wednesday evening
Chloe owned the popular Clover Skin bar in Lindon, Utah
The Clover Skin bar specializes in aging and acne and is visited by various influencers
Chloe had posted loving photos with Parker on her Instagram on the day of the crash, writing: 'You n Me forever Parker.'
She owned the popular Clover Skin bar, which specializes in aging and acne and is frequented by several influencers in Lindon, northern Utah.
Many of Chloe's influencer clients also honored her following news of her passing, as did the esthetician community at large.
TikTok influencer Emilie Kiser was one of many to leave a message for Chloe, writing, “We love you.”
Kiser also shared a photo of Chloe and Parker on her Instagram Story, writing, “Hug your loved ones because life is so fragile. We love you, Chloe. A real angel.'
Savanna Boda's popular @thedallasaesthetician account also responded, saying: 'Rest in peace Chloe. you will be missed.”
Fellow skin expert Jenna Rammell from the @jennaskitchen account added: 'Heart broken, so much love to you Chloe.
The couple's loved ones have left hundreds of comments under the image, expressing their shock at the loss.
One response read: 'There are no words. The very best people. Fly high Chloe, I love you.”
Another said: 'I know you're still doing great things. You are so missed, and you are SO loved.”
The couple's loved ones have left hundreds of comments under the image, expressing their shock at the loss
Parker was flown to the Arizona Burn Center and is in critical condition
A third commenter wrote: 'Chloe, the legacy you left behind will never be forgotten. Absolutely devastated. We love you.'
Chloe and Parker married four years ago and often posted online about their love for each other.
She also posted often about her father, who died of cancer in 2015, and her trips to Arizona to visit her siblings and cousins.
Her uncle David Cook left a message on her Instagram saying: 'Two of the sweetest people on this earth. We will miss you so much. You have to meet with your father now.'
The Clover Skin Bar posted on Instagram that it would be closing this week “due to an unexpected tragedy.”